Hi Natalie! We waited until Cruze was 2 years old until we neutered him. In my experience and understanding, the benefits of waiting until he was 2 include giving him more time to develop physically, which is important for larger breeds like wolf dogs. Neutering a wolf dog too early can impact their growth and development. At the time we had a 7 year old male lab pointer mix and a 3 year old female Husky, and they have always been alpha over our WD because Cruze was always the baby. Obviously, everyones experience will be different though. We went to Pagosa Veterinary Clinic since they have experience working with wolves and wolfdogs from Wolfwood Refuge in Ignacio, so we trusted that they understood how wolf dogs are sensitive to anesthesia. Hope this helps!

Hi Maggie! It sounds like you’re taking some great steps to address your wolfdog’s biting behavior. Two-month-old puppies, regardless of breed, do tend to bite and chew as they’re teething and exploring their world.

You’re doing great by consistently using the same word or phrase “no biting” and “ouch”, it might not seem like it right now, but eventually, your pup will start to associate it with the behavior you’re trying to discourage. Redirecting your pup to an appropriate chew toy is also a great idea.

In the past, my strategy for dealing with Cruze’s accidental biting was to turn my back on him and disengage from play while using phrases such as “no biting” or “ouch.” This approach helped him learn that rough play leads to the end of playtime.

Another technique you might try is to yelp or make a high-pitched noise (like really loud) when your wolfdog bites you. This is similar to how a littermate might react to rough play, and this can help teach your pup that biting too hard is not acceptable.

Remember to be patient and consistent with your training, and to reward your pup when he responds well. Best of luck!